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OKP 246W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,940 mi
Last recorded12,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKP 246W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,940 miles

corrosion to floor pans/suspension mounts/components/servo mount

Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,911 miles

corrosion to suspension components/mounts

Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,599 miles

corrosion to bulkhead near master

corrosion to floors,suspension mounts/components,coil springs,sills,pipes,inner arches

diff noisy,oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to bulkhead near master

corrosion to floors,suspension mounts/components,coil springs,sills,pipes,inner arches

diff noisy,oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 12,123 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 12,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 11,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,893 miles

nearside front castle section corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2009 9,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 8,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 8,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 7,798 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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OKP 246W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKP 246W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OKP 246W registered?

OKP 246W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is OKP 246W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKP 246W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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